Statement regarding the verdict against Father Timothy Kane

Today, Father Timothy Kane, who had been associate pastor at St. Moses the Black Parish in Detroit, was found guilty in Wayne County Circuit Court of six counts related to the embezzlement from the Angel Fund, a charitable initiative of the Archdiocese that had been established to assist needy individuals and families with immediate financial support.

"While today's verdict was consistent with what we had believed, to hear that a parish priest is found guilty of these crimes is certainly no consolation, either for the archdiocese or for the parishes at which he served," said Ned McGrath, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Detroit. "It's disheartening that money was stolen from the Angel Fund, but even more so that a member of our own clergy betrayed our trust and the intent of the fund. We are praying for healing for the community and for all those involved."

Father Kane was removed from ministry in February. His sentencing in Wayne County Circuit Court is scheduled for December 12.